New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Melissa Noel Smyth
City University Of New York School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2020, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2020
- Admitted
- 6
- Years in bar
- 5769831
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Melissa Noel Smyth appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2020 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 6 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- City University Of New York School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Melissa Noel Smyth is registered as bar number 5769831 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Brooklyn Defender Services, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11201. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: City University of New York School of Law (2,110 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Melissa compares to fellow City University Of New York School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,851 City University Of New York School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Melissa Noel Smyth is longer-tenured than 34% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
6 years vs. City University Of New York School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,851 NY-registered alumni of this school
6 Top 66% higher than 34% of 1,851 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
City University Of New York School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of City University Of New York School Of Law's 2,110 alumni in the New York register, 85.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
City University Of New York School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2020 admission class today
Of the 8,276 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2020, 74.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 5769831
- Year Admitted
- 2020 (6 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Brooklyn Defender Services
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11201
- Phone
- (929) 275-2405
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Melissa Noel Smyth's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melissa Smyth licensed?
Melissa Smyth is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Melissa Noel Smyth admitted to the bar?
Melissa Noel Smyth has been on the New York bar register since 2020.
Where did Melissa Noel Smyth go to law school?
Melissa Noel Smyth attended City University of New York School of Law.
What company does Melissa Noel Smyth work for?
Melissa Noel Smyth is associated with Brooklyn Defender Services in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Melissa Noel Smyth in good standing?
Not currently, Melissa Noel Smyth's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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